Uterine Rupture

Childbirth is a natural event, but it can be dangerous for both mother and baby and complications can occur. One deadly complication is uterine rupture.

During childbirth, a woman’s uterus can experience a strain that can cause it to tear. This can happen despite the best efforts of the doctor or other medical professionals, but a ruptured uterus may be caused by negligence or medical malpractice on the part of obstetricians, surgeons, or other medical professionals.

If a doctor uses the incorrect instruments during labor or delivery, or discounts the warning signs of an impending rupture and one occurs, the physician may be found at fault.

A uterine rupture can be caused by forcing a prolonged period of pushing, pressing down too hard on a mother’s stomach, or making an improper cesarean incision.

Symptoms that may indicate a uterine rupture may occur include:

Fetal distress

Change in the infant’s heart rate

Decrease in uterine baseline pressure

Hemorrhaging, or bleeding out

Shock

Sudden abdominal pain

Infant’s presenting head recedes back into the mother’s body

Uterus fails to contract

Uterine ruptures are a life threatening emergency. Potential consequences of uterine rupture include:

Lack of oxygen to the baby (hypoxia or anoxia)

Hemorrhage and heavy bleeding

Postpartum anemia

Shock caused by lack of body fluids (hypovolemic shock)

Bladder injuries

Death

Were you injured by a uterine rupture? Did a loved one die after uterine rupture during childbirth? If you think medical malpractice or neglect by a doctor or medical professional was to blame, I can help. Call me today at 1-800-55-Misny and we’ll discuss your case. I will fight to “Make them Pay.”

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Uterine Rupture During Childbirth

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Tim Misny

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